Damien de Veuster, Joseph (1840-1889)
better known as “Father Damien”, Roman Catholic missionary, was born near Louvain, Belgium. Sent on a mission to Honolulu and learning of the neglected state of the lepers, he volunteered to cast his lot with theirs. He long worked single-handed, but was ultimately joined by other priests. In 1885, the malady appeared in him, yet he continued unabated his heroic labors until near his death. In 1936 his remains were sent to Belgium.
~ The Lincoln Library of Essential Information, Volume 2, Thirty-Fifth Edition, 1972, Biography, Page 1780.
You can visit the memorial page for Joseph Damien De Veuster.
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